Publication: Free nipple graft technique to correct nipple and areola malposition after breast procedures
Issued Date
2013-11-14
Resource Type
ISSN
00321052
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-84887331872
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Vol.1, No.8 (2013)
Suggested Citation
Mario Rietjens, Francesca De Lorenzi, Manconi Andrea, Prakasit Chirappapha, Stefano Martella, Benedetta Barbieri, Alessandra Gottardi, Lomeo Giuseppe, Alaa Hamza, Jean Yves Petit, Visnu Lohsiriwat Free nipple graft technique to correct nipple and areola malposition after breast procedures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Vol.1, No.8 (2013). doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000000002 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/32078
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Authors
Journal Issue
Thesis
Title
Free nipple graft technique to correct nipple and areola malposition after breast procedures
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Copyright © 2013 The Authors. Secondary correction of nipple areola complex (NAC) malposition represents a major concern after breast reconstructive procedures. It is frequently requested by patients complaining about asymmetric areolas impairing the whole reconstructive procedure and asking for improved cosmetic outcomes. Several methods have been described to achieve a good symmetry between the 2 areolas, either natural or reconstructed. We describe our correction technique with free NAC graft. A total of 16 patients were treated with free NAC grafts between April 2010 and April 2013 at the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy. This series focused on the surgical technique and its postoperative outcomes. Three cases of partial graft loss (18%) were observed in the postoperative period. No total NAC necrosis occurred. No infection was observed. All the complications were managed with a conservative treatment, not requiring any further surgery. NAC malposition following breast reconstructive procedures can be corrected using the technique of free NAC graft with reliable and satisfactory results.